Vulnerability Description
Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links. A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause external links to be loaded without prompt. In the affected versions of Apache OpenOffice, documents that used "OLE objects" linked to external files would load the contents of those files without prompting the user for permission to do so. This issue affects Apache OpenOffice: through 4.1.15. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.16, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 4.1.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/tssrl88tygjsgk6csllm6p2fb6tlv8d8Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2025-64402.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/11/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-64402?
CVE-2025-64402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links. A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause external links to be loaded without ...
How severe is CVE-2025-64402?
CVE-2025-64402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-64402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice.